Sheldon Art Gallery Closes 'Legends of St. Louis Blues Music' Exhibit, 8/28

Sheldon gallery talks further explore the history of blues music in St. Louis.

The Sheldon Art Galleries presents Legends of St. Louis Blues Music, ongoing through August 28, 2010 in the History of Jazz Gallery. Two new Gallery Talks have been announced for the Spring in conjunction with the exhibition!

Gallery Talk: Tuesday, March 30, 6 p.m. (date and time subject to change), Gabriel, now a DJ at KDHX, has for more than 50 years been an influential advocate for blues music in St. Louis . He will speak on his history in blues music in St. Louis . Admission Free.

Gallery Talk, Saturday, May 1, 11 a.m. Robert Koester, founder of Delmark Records and owner of the Jazz Record Mart in Chicago will speak on the history of Delmark Records in St. Louis . Admission Free.

Organized by the Sheldon Art Galleries , the exhibition Legends of St. Louis Blues Music tells the story of the rich history of blues music in St. Louis through biographies on key musicians, illustrations by Kevin Belford, photographs by Jennifer Silverberg, Charley Taylor, Bob Shelli and Photo Joe, ephemera , recordings and memorabilia like Johnnie Johnson's electric piano, among other rarities. Building on its key role in ragtime music, St. Louis was a gathering place for early blues musicians like Roosevelt Sykes, Peetie Wheatstraw, Henry Townsend, and Victoria Spivey, among other luminaries. This exhibition uncovers important St. Louis musicians, songs and blues music styles that have influenced our musical heritage, including jazz, rhythm and blues, soul, rock and roll, and a continually evolving blues tradition

Gallery Hours are Tuesdays, Noon - 8 p.m.; Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, Noon - 5 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. and one hour prior to Sheldon performances and during intermission. Admission is free. For more information on the exhibition visit the galleries' website at www.thesheldon.org/galleries.asp.

The exhibition is made possible by Kenneth and Nancy Kranzberg, The Engelhardt Family Foundation, and Steve and Andi Schankman.

 

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